Tell me – has he changed much since the dates when you two were… Oh my dear fellow – look here – how about you give me the lowdown how to play – over a drink? Oh, I’m very sorry, my name’s Clarence Leiter.ĭo you ever lose old boy? Bar’s over there – lead on!Īnd very handsome. I didn’t know I had that much of a reputation. Oh, you’re a legend old boy – Card Sense Jimmy Bond they call you. Well, it looks like you’re as lucky as they say. Well, it’s like any game, you win or you lose. You know, this game fascinates me but I just can’t get the hang of it. Oh, that’s about, um, $1500 that’s, uh, 500 pounds your British money. Half a million? I beg your pardon but how much is that?

Well, you have our assurance – casino police will be at your disposal whenever you feel you need protection. You had not begun to play, so it was not your winnings they were after. The casino is full of apologies, Mister Bond. What was all the racket? Someone taking potshots? If you would please come into the office, sir. Still in one piece, but I wouldn’t know how. Stars Barry Nelson, Peter Lorre, and Linda Christian. Climax presents Casino Royale, from the best-seller by Ian Fleming. The game to be played tonight is for the highest stakes of all. It holds the cards for baccarat – king of gambling games – and its purpose is to make sure that no one can pull any funny business, like dealing from the bottom. In French gambling casinos, this is called a shoe. It’s made beggars of many and millionaires of a few, mighty few. This doesn’t look dangerous, does it? But it’s killed plenty of men and women.

Live! From television city in Hollywood! Barry Nelson! Peter Lorre! Linda Christian! Starring in tonight’s production of: Climax! A great new hour long dramatic series from Hollywood! Ladies and gentlemen, your host, William Lundigan!

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